Product Bulletin 34.2:2500 D200037X012 May 2011
2500-249 Controllers and Transmitters
Fisherr 2500-249 Pneumatic Controllers and Transmitters Typical caged and cageless sensor/instrument configurations are shown in figures 1 and 2. Caged sensors (figure 3) provide more stable operation than do cageless sensors (figure 4) for vessels with internal obstructions or considerable internal turbulence. Cageless sensors are generally used on specific gravity and interface control applications requiring large displacers that are more easily accommodated by flange connections up to NPS 8. The availability of many different displacer stem lengths permits lowering the displacer down to the
most advantageous depth in the vessel. Fisher pneumatic controllers and transmitters are used wherever rugged, dependable, and simply constructed displacer-style pneumatic instrumentation is required in liquid level, interface level, or density service. The ruggedness of these products is demonstrated by their use in many kinds of demanding applications, including those in the power, chemical process, oil and gas production, and petrochemical industries.
STANDARD CAGED SENSORS MOUNT ON VESSEL SIDE WITH DISPLACER INSIDE CAGE
CAGELESS SENSORS CAN MOUNT ON VESSEL SIDE OR TOP WITH DISPLACER INSIDE VESSEL
W9354-1
W8334
FISHER L3 PNEUMATIC LEVEL CONTROLLER (2500 CONTROLLER IN COMBINATION WITH A 249W SENSOR) CAN MOUNT ON VESSEL TOP OR BE INSTALLED IN A CUSTOMER‐SUPPLIED CAGE
W8679
Figure 1. Typical Configurations
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2500-249 Controllers and Transmitters
34.2:2500 May 2011
Specifications Available Configurations See tables 1, 5, and 6
Steady-State Air Consumption See table 4
Input Signal Fluid Level or Fluid-to-Fluid Interface Level: From 0 to 100 percent of displacer length—standard lengths for all sensors are J 356 mm (14 inches) or J 813 mm (32 inches); other lengths available depending on sensor construction Fluid Density: From 0 to 100 percent of displacement force change obtained with given displacer volume—standard volumes are J 980 cm3 (60 inches3) for 249C and 249CP sensors or J 1640 cm3 (100 inches3) for most other sensors; other volumes available depending upon sensor construction
Proportional Band, Differential Gap, or Span See table 1 Set Point (Controllers Only) Continuously adjustable to position control point or differential gap of less than 100 percent anywhere within displacer length (fluid or interface level) or displacement force change (density) Zero Adjustment (Transmitters Only) Continuously adjustable to position span of less than 100 percent anywhere within displacer length (fluid or interface level) or displacement force change (density)
Allowable Specific Gravity Specific gravity with standard volume displacers and standard wall torque tubes: Fluid Level and Fluid-to-Fluid Interface 2500 Controllers, except 2503 and 2503R: Specific gravity range, 0.20 to 1.10 2503 and 2503R: Specific gravity range, 0.25 to 1.10 Fluid Density 2500 Controllers, except 2503 and 2503R: Minimum change in specific gravity, 0.20 2503 and 2503R: Minimum change in specific gravity, 0.25 Contact your Emerson Process Management sales office for information on non-standard applications
Performance Independent Linearity (Transmitters Only): 1 percent of output pressure change at span of 100 percent Hysteresis: 0.6 percent of output pressure change at 100 percent of proportional band, differential gap, or span Repeatability: 0.2 percent of displacer length or displacement force change Deadband (Except Differential Gap Controllers(3)): 0.05 percent of proportional band or span Typical Frequency Response: 4 Hz and 90-degree phase shift at 100 percent of proportional band, differential gap, or span with output piped to typical instrument bellows using 6.1 meters (20 feet) of 6.4 mm (1/4-inch) tubing Ambient Temperature Error: ±1.5 percent of output pressure change per 28_C (50_F) of temperature change at 100 percent of proportional band, differential gap, or span when using sensor with standard wall N05500 torque tube Reset (Proportional-Plus-Reset Controllers Only): Continuously adjustable from 0.005 to over 0.9 minutes per repeat (from 200 to under 1.1 repeats per minute) Anti-Reset Differential Relief (2502F and 2502FR Controllers Only): Continuously adjustable from 0.14 to 0.48 bar (2 to 7 psi) differential to relieve excessive difference between proportional and reset pressures
Output Signal See table 1 Output Action J Direct (increasing fluid or interface level or specific gravity increases output pressure) or J Reverse (increasing fluid or interface level or specific gravity decreases output pressure) Area Ratio of Relay Diaphragms 3:1 Supply Pressure(1) Normal Operation: See table 4. Maximum to Prevent Internal Part Rupture(2): 3 bar (45 psig) -continued-
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Specifications (Continued) Standard Tubing Connections 1/4 NPT internal
Allowable Process Temperatures(1) See table 2
Sensor Connection Sizes See tables 5 and 6
Hazardous Area Classification
Maximum Working Pressures (Sensors Only)(1) Consistent with applicable ASME pressure/temperature ratings for the specific sensor constructions shown in tables 5 and 6 Operative Ambient Temperatures(1) Controller. J Standard: −40 to 71_C (−40 to 160_F) J High Temperature: −18 to 104_C (0 to 220_F) Sensor. See table 2 For ambient temperature ranges, guidelines, and use of optional heat insulator, see figure 5 Standard Supply and Output Pressure Gauge Indications See table 4
2500 controllers comply with the requirements of ATEX Group II Category 2 Gas and Dust
Construction Materials See tables 2, 3, and 7 Mounting Positions See figure 10 Caged Sensor Connection Styles See figure 11 Options See Options section
NOTE: Specialized instrument terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard 51.1 − Process Instrument Terminology. 1. The pressure/temperature limits in this document and any applicable code or standard should not be exceeded. 2. Also see Supply Pressure Overpressure Protection section. 3. For 2500S, 2500SC, and 2503 adjusting the differential gap is equivalent to adjusting the deadband.
Features D Easy Adjustment—Set point, proportional valve opening, and reset changes are made with simple dial-knob controls. D Simple, Durable Construction—Few moving parts are used. Knife-edged driver bearing in sensor and plated brass instrument case ball bearing for torque tube rotary shaft help provide low-friction operation. Sensors are available in ratings up to CL2500. D Mounting Versatility—Caged sensors are available in a variety of orientations and connection styles, and all sensors can be either right- or left-hand mounted. D Sensitive to Small Changes—Displacer reaction to small specific gravity changes allows these instruments to be used for density applications
and in other applications where a response to low levels of input signal change is required. D Easy Reversibility—Action is field reversible from direct to reverse or vice versa without additional parts. D Reduced Maintenance Costs—Spring-out wire provides for in-service cleaning of relay orifice (figure 2). Torque tube can be replaced without removing torque tube arm. D Reduced Operating Costs—Supply pressure conservation is enhanced in all constructions because relay exhaust opens only when output pressure is being reduced. D Smaller Vessel Sizes Required for Stable Control—Caged 249 sensors come standard with a liquid damping orifice in the lower equalizing connection that helps stability where vessel capacitance is small and permits narrower proportional valve settings.
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2500-249 Controllers and Transmitters Table 1. Additional Specifications for Selected Fisher 2500 Controller Configurations Control or Transmission Mode
Controller(1) 2500, 2500C(2)
Proportional control
2502C(2)
Full Output Signal Change Obtainable Over Input Of:
Output Signal
Proportional band of 0 to 100 percent of displacer length or displacement force change (10 to 100 percent recommended)
0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig)
Proportional-plus-reset control
2502,
Proportional-plus-reset control with anti-reset windup
2502F
Proportional band of 0 to 200 percent of displacer length or displacement force change (20 to 200 percent recommended)
2500S, 2500SC(2)
Differential gap of 0 to 100 percent of displacer length
0 and 1.4 bar (0 and 20 psig) or 0 and 2.4 bar (0 and 35 psig)
2503
Differential gap of approximately 25 to 40 percent of displacer length, when a 356 millimeter (14-inch) ideal-volume displacer is used on 1.0 specific gravity liquid level service and a standard 1.4 bar (20 psig) supply regulator setting is varied between 1.0 and 1.7 bar (15 and 25 psig)(3)
0 and full supply pressure(4)
2500T, 2500TC(2)
Span of 0 to 100 percent of displacer length or displacement force change (20 to 100 percent recommended)
0.2 and 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig)
Differential Gap (On-off) Control
With proportional valve and full differential gap adjustment Without proportional valve − has limited differential gap adjustment
Proportional transmission
1. The suffix R is added to the type number for reverse action, and all types have a 67CFR supply regulator mounted as standard. 2. The suffix C is added to the type number for indicator assembly. 3. Other displacer lengths and volumes, or service conditions, will result in other differential gaps. 4. 1.4 bar (20 psig) and 2.4 bar (35 psig) are the standard factory-set supply regulator pressures, but these values will vary whenever the supply pressure is changed to adjust the differential gap.
Table 2. Allowable Process Temperatures for Common Fisher 249 Sensor Component Materials MATERIAL Cast Iron(1) Steel
Table 3. Displacer and Torque Tube Materials Part
Standard Material
Other Material
Displacer
304 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel, N10276, N04400, Plastic, and Special Alloys
316 Stainless Steel
N10276, N04400, other Austenitic Stainless Steels, and Special Alloys
N05500(1)
316 Stainless Steel, N06600, N10276
PROCESS TEMPERATURE Minimum
Maximum
−29_C (−20_F)
232_C (450_F)
−29_C (−20_F)
427_C (800_F)
−198_C (−325_F)
427_C (800_F)
N04400
−198_C (−325_F)
Aluminum
−195_C (−320_F)
99_C (210_F)
Displacer Stem, Driver Bearing, Displacer Rod and Driver
−29_C (−20_F)
427_C (800_F)
Torque Tube
Gaskets Graphite Laminate/SST N04400/PTFE
−198_C (−325_F) −73_C (−100_F)
427_C (800_F) 204_C (400_F)
1. N05500 is not recommended for spring applications above 232_C (450_F). Contact your Emerson Process Management sales office or application engineer if temperatures exceeding this limit are required.
Bolting B7 steel B7M steel B8M stainless steel
−46_C (−50_F) −29_C (−20_F) −198_C (−325_F)
427_C (800_F) 427_C (800_F) 427_C (800_F)
Stainless Steel
Soft Iron Gasket
427_C (800_F)
1. Cast iron may be used to −73_C (−100_F) provided a heat insulator is used below −18_C (0_F) and stainless steel studs and nuts are used below −46_C (−50_F).
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Table 4. Supply Pressure Data OUTPUT SIGNAL
0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig), except 0 and 1.4 bar (0 and 20 psig)(2) for on-off controllers 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig), except 0 and 2.4 bar (0 and 35 psig)(2) for on-off controllers
STANDARD SUPPLY AND OUTPUT PRESSURE GAUGE INDICATIONS(1)
NORMAL OPERATING SUPPLY PRESSURE(2)
AIR CONSUMPTION AT NORMAL OPERATING SUPPLY PRESSURE(3) Normal m3/h(6) Scfh(6)
Bar
Psig
Min(4)
Max(5)
Min(4)
Max(5)
0 to 30 psig
1.4
20
0.11
0.72
4.2
27
0 to 60 psig
2.4
35
0.19
1.1
7
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1. Consult your Emerson Process Management sales office about gauges in other units. 2. Control and stability may be impaired if this pressure is exceeded (except 2503 or 2503R controller without proportional valve). 3. Except 2503 or 2503R controller, which bleeds only when relay is open at exhaust position. 4. At zero or maximum proportional band or span setting. 5. At setting in middle of proportional band or span range. 6. Normal m3/hr=normal cubic meters per hour at 0_C and 1.01325 bar. Scfh=standard cubic foot per hour at 60_F and 14.7 psia.
RESET ADJUSTMENT
3-WAY BOURDON TUBE VALVE HAS LARGE PORTS WHICH GREATLY REDUCE CLOGGING PIPE PLUG INSTEAD OF PROPORTIONAL VALVE MEANS INTERMITTENT BLEED THAT MINIMIZES FREEZE UP
W0671-1/IL W5637/IL
DETAIL OF DIRECT ACTING 2502 PROPORTIONAL‐PLUS RESET CONTROLLER
DETAIL OF REVERSE‐ACTING 2503R ON‐OFF CONTROLLER SPRING-OUT CLEANING WIRE
PROPORTIONAL BAND ADJUSTMENT
POINTER INDICATOR AND BASE PLATES
W0648-1/IL
INDICATOR ASSEMBLY DETAIL
W0656-1/IL
DIRECT‐ACTING 2500 CONTROLLER
Figure 2. Typical Fisher 2500 Controller Constructions with Right-Hand Mounting Shown
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DISPLACER ROD
DISPLACER STEM END CONNECTOR OPTIONAL TRAVEL STOP PIN AND PLATE W1800-1/IL
KNIFE EDGE BEARING
DISPLACER STEM
ROTATABLE HEAD
DISPLACER STUD
W0660-1/IL
TORQUE TUBE
249BP MOUNTS ON TOP OF VESSEL
DISPLACER ROD
DISPLACER
STANDARD TRAVEL STOP ASSEMBLY
CAGE
249W WAFER BODY
NPS 3 OR 4 RF FLANGE
W9353
249VS MOUNTS ON SIDE OF VESSEL CENTER OF DISPLACER SHOULD BE LOCATION OF LIQUID OR INTERFACE LEVEL DURING NORMAL OPERATION
W2141-1/IL
STILLWELL
1
W8252
DAMPING ORIFICE (REMOVABLE IF CLOGGING WILL OCCUR)
249W MOUNTS ON TOP OF VESSEL AS SHOWN OR CAN MOUNT IN CUSTOMER FABRICATED CAGE
W0144-1/IL
NOTE: 1 STILLWELL REQUIRED AROUND DISPLACER IF THE FLUID IS IN A STATE OF CONTINUOUS AGITATION
Figure 3. Fisher 249B Caged Sensor (Typical of all Rotatable-Head Caged Sensors)
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Figure 4. Typical Cageless Sensors
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Table 5. Caged Displacer Sensors (1) EQUALIZING CONNECTION
SENSOR
Style
249(3) Torque tube arm rotatable with respect to equalizing connections
Screwed
1-1/2 or 2
Flanged
2
Screwed or optional socket weld 249B or 249BF(4)
CL125 or 250
1-1/2 or 2
Raised face or optional ring-type joint flanged Screwed
249C(2)
PRESSURE RATING(2)
Size (NPS)
CL600
1-1/2
CL150, 300, or 600
2
CL150, 300, or 600
1-1/2 or 2
Raised face
249K
Raised face or optional ring-type joint flanged
249L
Ring-type joint flanged
CL600
1-1/2
CL150, 300, or 600
2
CL150, 300, or 600
1-1/2 or 2
CL1500
2(5)
CL2500
1. Standard displacer lengths for all styles (except 249) are 14, 32, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, and 120 inches. The 249 uses a displacer with a length of either 14 or 32 inches. 2. PN flange connections available in EMA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). 3. Not available in EMA. 4. 249BF available in EMA only. Also available in EN size DN 40 with PN 10 to PN 100 flanges and size DN 50 with PN 10 to PN 63 flanges. 5. Top connection is NPS 1 ring-type joint flanged for connection styles F1 and F2.
Table 6. Cageless Displacer Sensors (1) Mounting
Sensor
Mounts on top of vessel
249BP(3) 249CP
Mounts on top of vessel
Mounts on side of vessel Mounts on top of vessel or on customer supplied cage
Pressure Rating(2)
Flange Connection (Size)
249P(4)
249VS
249W
NPS 4 raised face or optional ring-type joint
CL150, 300, or 600
NPS 6 or 8 raised face
CL150 or 300
NPS 3 raised face
CL150, 300, or 600
NPS 4 raised face or optional ring-type joint
CL900 or 1500 (EN PN 10 to DIN PN 250)
NPS 6 or 8 raised face
CL150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, or 2500
NPS 4 raised face or flat face
CL125, 150, 250, 300, 600, 900, or 1500 (EN PN 10 to DIN PN 160)
NPS 4 butt weld end, XXS
CL2500
NPS 3 or 4 raised face
CL150, 300, or 600
71 60 70 400
TOO HOT
HEAT INSULATOR REQUIRED
300 200
400
100 NO INSULATOR NECESSARY
0
0 1 TOO COLD
−325 −40 −20
−100
HEAT INSULATOR REQUIRED
−200 −240 0
20 40 60 80 100 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (_F)
120
140
_
_
−18 800
−10
0
10
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (_C) 20 30 40 50 60
93 70
80
90 TOO HOT
HEAT INSULATOR REQUIRED
400
_
300 200
400
100 NO INSULATOR NECESSARY 0
0 1
−100
HEAT INSULATOR REQUIRED
−325
160
0
STANDARD CONTROLLER
20 TOO COLD
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
PROCESS TEMPERATURE ( C)
50
PROCESS TEMPERATURE ( C)
_
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (_C) −40 −30 −20 −10 0 10 20 30 40 800
PROCESS TEMPERATURE ( F)
PROCESS TEMPERATURE ( F)
1. Standard displacer lengths are 14, 32, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, and 120 inches. 2. PN flange connections available in EMA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). 3. Not available in EMA. 4. 249P with NPS 6 and 8 flanges and PN flanges are available in EMA only.
−200 −240 200
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (_F)
HIGH‐TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
NOTE: IF AMBIENT DEWPOINT IS ABOVE PROCESS TEMPERATURE, ICE FORMATION MIGHT CAUSE INSTRUMENT MALFUNCTION AND REDUCE INSULATOR EFFECTIVENESS. 1 FOR PROCESS TEMPERATURES BELOW −29_C (−20_F) AND ABOVE 204_C (400_F) SENSOR MATERIALS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROCESS − SEE TABLE 2. B1413-1A/IL
Figure 5. Guidelines for Use of Optional Heat Insulator Assembly
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2500-249 Controllers and Transmitters Table 7. Construction Materials Part In contact with process
Cage, head, torque tube arm
Sensor Cast iron
249B, 249BF(1)
Carbon steel
249C and 249CP
249L
CF8M (316 stainless steel) standard, CF3M (316L stainless steel), CF8 (304 stainless steel), CF3 (304L stainless steel), LCC (steel), C5 (steel), LC3 (3.5 percent nickel steel), M35-1, CN7M (Alloy 20) Steel standard, CF8, CF8M, CF3M, LCC, C5, LC3, WC1 (chrome moly steel), M35-1, CN7M optional Steel standard, CF8M, C5, WC1, LCC
249BP
Carbon Steel
249P
Carbon Steel
249VS
LCC, WCC (steel), CF8M
249W
WCC, CF8M LCC, CF8M N05500 standard
249K
Wafer body, torque tube arm Torque tube
Displacer
NPS 3 NPS 4 249, 249B, 249BF(1), 249K, 249L, 249P, 249VS, 249W 249C, 249CP, stainless steel 249VS, 249W All 249, 249B, 249BF(1), 249K, 249VS, 249W 249C, 249CP, 249W
S31600 (316 stainless steel) standard
S30403 (304L stainless steel), S31603 (316L stainless steel), N06600, N08020 (Alloy 20) optional S30400 (304 stainless steel) standard S31600 (316 stainless steel) standard
249L
A91100F (solid aluminum) standard
All
Solid PTFE, N04400 or other special materials
Standard trim(2)
All
S31600
Bolting
All
Standard torque tube end gasket Standard torque tube arm and cage gasket, if used Optional trim and gasketing
All
Steel grade B7 studs or cap screws and grade 2H nuts (standard), steel grade B7M studs and grade 2M nuts optional on 249B and WCC 249W sensor 316 stainless steel/graphite laminate, except 304 stainless steel/graphite laminate for 249K sensor Composition, except soft iron for the 249L sensor
All
All
In contact with Bourdon tube or bellows supply pressure Tubing
Other
Material
249
316 stainless steel trim with 316L stainless steel gasketing or soft iron gasketing; 317 stainless steel or N06600 trim with composition gasketing; 304, 304L or 316L stainless steel, N04400 or N08020 trim and gasketing Brass, plus SST 3-way valve for 2503 or 2503R controller Stainless steel
Relay diaphragms
Nitrile (standard) or polyacrylate (high-temperature)
Relay O-ring
Nitrile
Gasketing
Chloroprene (standard) or rubber (high-temperature)
Seal ring O-rings (and reset relief valve O-rings if used) Case
Nitrile (standard) or fluorocarbon (high-temperature)
Cover
Aluminum with glass gauge windows and nitrile cover gasket
Retaining flange
Steel
Aluminum
1. Available only in EMA. 2. Trim parts include displacer rod, driver bearing; displacer stem parts, and stem connection parts.
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OUTER BOURDON TUBE CHANNEL
INNER BOURDON TUBE CHANNEL SETPOINT OR ZERO ADJUSTMENT
FLAPPER
TORQUE TUBE SHAFT EXHAUST NOZZLE PROPORTIONAL VALVE
FIXED ORIFICE
LARGE DIAPHRAGM EXHAUST
EXHAUST END OF RELAY VALVE
SUPPLY PRESSURE
SMALL DIAPHRAGM
TO OTHER PNEUMATIC INSTRUMENT IF TRANSMITTER CONSTRUCTION OR APPLICATION
SUPPLY END OF RELAY VALVE
SUPPLY PRESSURE NOZZLE PRESSURE OUTPUT PRESSURE PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE
CD2114-E B2296/IL
Figure 6. Schematic of Direct-Acting Fisher 2500-249 Proportional Controller (or Transmitter) Shown with Right-Hand Mounting
Supply Pressure Overpressure Protection Applying excessive pressure to any portion of a controller, transmitter or connected equipment may cause leakage, part damage, or personal injury due to bursting of pressure-containing parts. Although the standard 67CFR supply regulator for 2500 instruments has internal relief to provide very limited overpressure protection, complete overpressure protection between the supply regulator outlet and the instrument case is needed if a malfunctioning supply regulator can deliver a supply pressure that exceeds 3.4 bar (50 psig).
Principle of Operation All 2500 controllers and transmitters use the same basic pressure-balanced relay with a yoked double-diaphragm assembly. Supply pressure either passes through the fixed orifice and bleeds out the nozzle (figure 6 or 7) or directly enters the Bourdon tube valve (figure 8). Nozzle pressure registers on the large relay diaphragm, and output pressure on the small relay diaphragm. The following descriptions show how the various controller and transmitter constructions work in conjunction with displacer action.
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TORQUE TUBE SHAFT
SET POINT ADJUSTMENT
WITH ARROW DOWNRELIEVES ON DECREASING OUTPUT (OUTPUT AT SUPPLY DURING SHUTDOWN)
DIFFERENTIAL RELIEF VALVE
RESET VALVE
PROPORTIONAL VALVE
EXHAUST
TO PROPORTIONAL BELLOWS RESET ADJUSTMENT
TO RESET BELLOWS SUPPLY PRESSURE OUTPUT PRESSURE NOZZLE PRESSURE PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE RESET PRESSURE
PROPORTION BAND ADJUSTMENT
FROM RELAY
CJ4081-A B2347-2 E0792
PROPORTIONAL‐PLUS‐RESET CONTROL WITH ANTI‐RESET WINDUP
Figure 7. Schematic of Direct-Acting Proportional-Plus-Reset Controller
Proportional Controller or Transmitter As long as the process remains constant, the displacer will hold the torque tube shaft and attached flapper steady in relation to the nozzle. The nozzle-flapper opening will be such as to permit pressure to bleed from the nozzle as fast as it enters through the fixed orifice of the relay, keeping the pressure loading on the large relay diaphragm at the amount necessary to balance the output pressure loading on the small relay diaphragm. A process variable change (such as a variation in downstream demand that affects liquid outflow and thus the level of the tank shown in figure 6) changes the buoyant force acting on the displacer and moves the flapper with respect to the nozzle. An increasing buoyant force with direct action, or decreasing buoyant force with reverse action, produces a nozzle-flapper restriction that increases nozzle pressure on the large relay diaphragm. This opens the supply end of the relay valve and increases relay output pressure. But a decreasing buoyant force with direct action, or increasing buoyant force with reverse action, produces a nozzle-flapper opening that bleeds off nozzle pressure on the large relay
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diaphragm and opens the exhaust end of the relay valve to let output pressure (and thus actuator loading pressure) bleed away. The relay diaphragm pressure differential equalizes and a new output pressure is maintained according to the change in displacer position.
Proportional-Plus-Reset Controller All 2502 controllers (figure 7) have a two-way reset restriction valve that channels proportional pressure into a reset bellows to oppose proportional bellows action. This automatically slows the canceling effect of any proportional action by a set amount per time interval, as long as there is a deviation from the control point. Action of this reset pressure occurs on a delayed basis, and the reset valve can be adjusted to vary the time of delay. If a prolonged difference exists between the set point and the process variable, output pressure with a proportional-plus-reset controller will either drop to zero or rise to the maximum delivered by the supply regulator. This condition is called reset windup.
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Anti-Reset Windup 2502F and 2502FR controllers additionally have anti-reset windup to minimize the delay in returning the controlled variable to the set point. This capability is provided by a reversible differential relief valve with adjustable spring. As shown in figure 7, proportional pressure registers rapidly on the spring side of the relief valve diaphragm as well as in the proportional bellows. Reset pressure registers slowly on the opposite side of the diaphragm. As long as the output pressure changes are slow enough for normal proportional and reset action, the relief valve spring prevents opening of the relief valve diaphragm. A large or rapid decrease in controller output pressure decreases the pressure in the proportional system, and on the spring side of the relief diaphragm. If the decrease on the spring side of the diaphragm is greater than the relief valve spring setting, the diaphragm moves off the relief valve orifice and permits reset pressure on the opposite side of the relief valve diaphragm to bleed rapidly into the proportional system. The differential relief valve can also be reversed to relieve with an increasing output pressure.
On-Off Controller With Proportional Valve This construction has the same flapper, relay, and proportional valve responses to a level or density change as does a proportional 2500 controller. However, the Bourdon tube is constructed (figure 2) so that output pressure change feedback moves the nozzle in the opposite direction from the way the flapper is moving. This reinforcement completely opens the relay valve either to full supply pressure or to full exhaust of output pressure, allowing no in-between throttling.
On-Off Controller Without Proportional Valve As long as vessel level or density remains above the lower snapping point on a direct-acting controller (or below the upper snapping point on a reverse-acting controller), the flapper remains far enough away to keep the exhaust port of the Bourdon tube valve closed and prevent any pressure escape from the Bourdon tube. The relay valve remains closed at the exhaust end and open at the supply end, allowing full output pressure into the control valve actuator.
When level or density sufficiently decreases with direct action or increases with reverse action, the flapper pushes the Bourdon tube valve in enough to seal the inner Bourdon tube channel (figure 8). This opens the exhaust port of the valve and permits exhaust of pressure from the actuator, initiating the appropriate control action. This control action continues until the level or density change again moves the flapper away enough to permit closing of the Bourdon tube valve exhaust port and the full application of output pressure to the actuator.
Options D Stainless Steel Heat Insulator Assembly—Refer to figure 9. Available for mounting between the torque tube arm of any 249 sensor and the instrument. Recommended for applications where combination of process and environmental temperatures would result in controller temperatures in excess of safe limits (figure 5). D JergusonR Gages—Permit direct observation of process level and other relevant characteristics. These gages are described in the Jerguson Gages supplement. The 249 sensor cage comes standard with suitable bosses that can be tapped for gage installation. All other sensors require the gages to be installed at the factory. When specified, the bosses will be tapped 1/2 NPT on the CL125 249 sensor, and 3/4 NPT on the CL250 249.
Installation Although it can be shipped alone for separate installation, a 249 sensor usually is shipped with a controller or transmitter installed. During shipment, displacers are detached from cageless sensors and optional tubular gauge glasses are detached from caged sensors. Equalizing piping, stillwells, or other equipment may be required for installation. Emerson Process Management does not provide this equipment. Complete dimensions and case connection information for all 249 constructions can be found in Fisher product bulletin 34.2:249 (D200039X012).
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2500-249 Controllers and Transmitters INNER BOURDON TUBE CHANNEL
OUTER BOURDON TUBE CHANNEL
SWITCHING POINT ADJUSTMENT
SUPPLY PORT OF THREE-WAY BOURDON TUBE VALVE
EXHAUST PORT OF BOURDON TUBE VALVE (OPEN FOR RELEASE OF LOADING PRESSURE)
FLAPPER
EXHAUST END OF RELAY VALVE
LARGE DIAPHRAGM
SUPPLY PRESSURE OUTPUT PRESSURE SMALL DIAPHRAGM
SUPPLY END OF RELAY VALVE
NOZZLE PRESSURE
B04466-E A2546-1/IL
Figure 8. Schematic of Reverse-Acting Fisher 2503R Controller
Ordering Information Application TORQUE TUBE ARM
TORQUE TUBE SHAFT
TORQUE TUBE SHAFT EXTENSION
When ordering, specify: D Control (proportional, proportional-plus-reset, or on-off), or transmission mode D Liquid level service (give type, pressure, temperature and specific gravity)
SHAFT COUPLING W0630-2/IL
Figure 9. Optional Heat Insulator Assembly
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D Interface level service (give specific gravity of both liquids and minimum proportional band, differential gap, or span required) D Density service (give minimum and maximum specific gravity required)
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Figure 10. Torque Tube Arm Mounting Positions
SCREWED: S1 FLANGED: F1 SOCKET WELD: SW1
SCREWED: S2 FLANGED: F2 SOCKET WELD: SW2
SCREWED: S3 FLANGED: F3 SOCKET WELD: SW3
SCREWED: S4 FLANGED: F4 SOCKET WELD: SW4
A1271-3/IL
Figure 11. Cage Connection Styles
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2500-249 Controllers and Transmitters Construction Refer to the specifications and the Options section. Review the descriptions for each specification, under each option, and in the referenced tables and figures; specify the desired selection whenever there is a choice to be made. Right-hand mounting (with position 1 if appropriate) will be supplied automatically unless some other mounting method is specified. Unless another length is specified, 305 millimeters (12 inches) will be used as the standard cageless sensor length from flange face—or displacer rod—to displacer top. Always specify the complete type number (including the R suffix for reverse action) of the controller or transmitter, sensor, supply pressure regulator, and other desired equipment. On differential relief
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controllers, specify whether relief is to occur with excessive proportional or with excessive reset pressure.
Note Neither Emerson, Emerson Process Management, nor any of their affiliated entities assumes responsibility for the selection, use, or maintenance of any product. Responsibility for the selection, use, and maintenance of any product remains with the purchaser and end user.
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Product Bulletin
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